Guide Note

The Pink Pistols are a non-partisan organization that promotes the right to bear arms for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, or polyamorous persons. They believe that sexuality-related hate crimes would be reduced if more members of the gay community carried weapons. Members meet at firing ranges monthly and attend political rallies.

Fast Facts

1. Mottos: "Armed gays don't get bashed;" "Pick on someone your own caliber"
2. Established: July, 2000 in Boston, Massachusetts
3. Founder: Doug Krick
4. 55 chapters in 33 states, three countries¹
5. Do not need to be gay/lesbian to join
6. Do not need to own (or have ever fired) a gun to join
7. Pink Pistols run a blog entitled "Busting Caps"
8. Endorse political candidates that support the Second Amendment
9. Sometimes work with the National Rifle Association²
10. Phone number: (610) 879-2364
11. Fax: (267) 386-8907
12. Email: admin@pinkpistols.org
13. Most anti-gay hate crimes occur in the home³